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Cubs get a second chance to fix Michael King mistake after Padres opt out

Michael King has opted out of his deal with the San Diego Padres, giving the Chicago Cubs another chance at him this offseason.

By Jordan Campbell · Cubbies Crib

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 5:04 PM

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The writer argues the Cubs should pursue Michael King after he opted out of his Padres contract.
King hit free agency by opting out of the remaining two years of his three-year, $75 million deal.
Cubs pitchers Clay Holmes and Matthew Boyd have also opted out of their contracts to become free agents.

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Writer Jordan Campbell argues that the Chicago Cubs have a second chance to pursue starting pitcher Michael King in free agency. King officially opted out of the final two years of his contract with the San Diego Padres, entering the market alongside other free agents as the offseason begins.

Campbell notes that the Cubs face rotation changes after Clay Holmes and Matthew Boyd also opted out. With King projected by The Athletic to secure a four-year, $118 million contract, the writer asserts that Chicago must be willing to pay to secure the top-tier starter.

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